Marchand met with general manager Don Sweeney before the trade deadline, offering to compromise, but the Bruins did not adjust their offer, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, ultimately making a "really, really difficult" decision, per Sweeney.

Panthers trade deadline acqusition Brad Marchand speaks up during his introductory press conference after his trade from the Bruins.

Brad Marchand, sporting Florida Panthers gear, discussed his failed contract talks with the Bruins while also defending Don Sweeney Monday.